Sleep tight, bed bugs are probably gonna bite

Any press is good press…unless it’s about Columbus being one of the biggest hubs for bed bugs in the nation.

You could say we’re a hotbed for the little buggers (har har).

For the second-straight year, Columbus landed a spot in the top five cities for bed bugs according to Orkin.

Per the 10TV, the results are based off of where the most bed bug treatments are issued. Since last year, Columbus experienced a 6.3 percent increase.

Baltimore was plagued the worst followed by D.C., Chicago, and LA.

Here’s what Orkin recommends homeowners and travelers to do to protect against bed bugs:

At Home:

Inspect your home for signs of bed bugs regularly. Check the places where bed bugs hide during the day, including mattress tags and seams, and behind baseboards, headboards, electrical outlets and picture frames.

Decrease clutter around your home to make it easier to spot bed bugs on your own or during professional inspections.

Inspect all secondhand furniture before bringing it inside your home. This is a common way for bed bugs to be introduced into homes.

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